Database Programming Using Python and MySQL

Learn database programming step by step with Python and MySQL.

Database Programming Using Python and MySQL is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed for students, instructors, aspiring programmers, and self-directed learners who want to understand how modern database applications are created.

The book begins with essential database concepts, including tables, rows, columns, data types, primary keys, foreign keys, and table relationships. Readers are then guided through installing and configuring Python, MySQL Server, MySQL Workbench, and MySQL Connector for Python.

Through clear explanations and practical program examples, readers will learn how to:

• Create databases and properly structured tables
• Write essential SQL commands such as CREATE, INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE
• Connect Python programs to a MySQL database
• Execute SQL statements and retrieve records using cursors
• Apply conditions, sorting, searching, and record limits
• Manage transactions using commit and rollback
• Work with multiple tables using joins, aliases, and subqueries
• Build complete CRUD applications
• Develop a student records system and a basic login and registration system
• Handle invalid inputs, connection problems, and database errors

Each chapter includes learning objectives, sample code, program outputs, quizzes, essay questions, and laboratory activities to reinforce understanding and practical skills.

By the end of the book, readers will be prepared to design and develop simple but functional database applications, providing a strong foundation for advanced programming, systems development, and professional IT work.